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James Stewart Lockhart

1858–1937 · 20th century

James Stewart Lockhart was a British colonial official and sinologist who served in Hong Kong for many years and was commissioner of the leased territory of Weihaiwei in northern China from 1902 to 1921. He governed lightly through village headmen and Chinese custom, and was known for his scholarship and collection of Chinese art. He was succeeded in the post by Reginald Johnston.

James Stewart Lockhart
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